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Saturday, September 30, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Go Wild! A Nature Fair
Coyote Run
9212 Pickerington Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
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Fairfield County Park District
Event Entrance at 9270 Pickerington Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
A brand new event focusing of nature! Guided Hikes, Presentations, Displays, Food, Fun. Check out the schedule and plan your day with us.
Printable 2023 Event Guide & Map
Displays
- Mt Pleasant Photography Club
- Visit Fairfield County
- Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society
- Fairfield Soil & Water Conservation District
- The Bill & Joyce Hague Foundation
- Pickerington Public Library
- Original Wisdom
Presentations
- 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Using Native Plants in Home Landscaping
by Holly Latteman, Wild Ones, Dawes Arboretum - 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
The Good Old Days: Natural Resources History Through Rose-colored Glasses
by Levi Miller, Regional Preserve Manager (Natural Areas & Preserves) - 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Freshwater Mussels
by Tommy Springer, Deputy Director, Fairfield County Park District - 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Who Goes There? Wildlife Tracking
Sandy Reed, Original Wisdom - 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
To Be Announced
Presenter to be Announced - 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Fall Migration: Birds Passing Through to the South
John Watts, Fairfield County Board of Park Commissioners, Retired from Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks
Guided Hikes
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
What Wonderful Wetland Flora You Have, Coyote Run!
Rob Meyer, SE District Preserve Manager
Natural Areas & Preserves (DNAP)
with Meghan Ellis, SE District Naturalist (DNAP) - 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Photographing Native Species
Eric Riner, Mt Pleasant Photography Club - 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
A Stroll in the Woods with Pollinators
Ciara Jones, Naturalist Aide (DNAP) - 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A Private Lands Approach to Habitat Restoration
Ryan Morr, Fish & Wildlife Biologist
USF&WS Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program - 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wildlife Tracking
Sandy Reed, Original Wisdom - 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tree Appreciation Walk
Carrie Brown, OSU Extension
Hot Dogs, S’mores, Popcorn
Roast hot dogs and make s’mores over the open fire. Munch on fresh popcorn. Spend the day with others who appreciate nature and conservation and make new friends!
Printable 2023 Event Guide & Map
Get Artistic
Go to Fairfield County Park District’s office (rear of building) to Paint a Pollinator and Make Binoculars. Inside the office, enjoy light refreshments and watch videos about the parks and nature preserves.
Receive Updates
To receive updates or reminders about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook. In the Discussion section you can post photos of your adventure – we love to see them!
REMINDERS
What to Bring
Bring your own drinking water. Potable water is not available at this location. Depending on weather conditions and the time of year, you may want to bring sunscreen and/or insect repellent.
Pets
Pets are never allowed in nature preserves. Please do not bring pets to this event.
Trails
Keep in mind that trail conditions vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy or slippery conditions.
If Severe Weather is Forecast
If severe weather is forecast or before traveling a long distance to attend, it is recommended you check to be sure the program has not been canceled, postponed, or rescheduled. It is best to check the program in the Events section of our Facebook page, our website’s Calendar of Events, or call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103.
Photo Disclaimer & Social Media
Registration for or attendance at any of our public programs and other activities constitutes an agreement allowing Fairfield County Park District to use and distribute, now and in the future, any image of the registrant/attendee in photographs, videos, and other electronic or print reproduction of images taken at events and activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of images in which an attendee may appear, call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103 or speak to any staff member at any program or event.
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